La Mesa, CA rental market
Last updated August 21, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in La Mesa, CA is $2,470.
$2,470
-$69
-$80
251
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,200 to $15,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 3 |
| $1,400 | 5 |
| $1,500 | 4 |
| $1,600 | 4 |
| $1,700 | 11 |
| $1,800 | 21 |
| $1,900 | 22 |
| $2,000 | 16 |
| $2,100 | 21 |
| $2,200 | 14 |
| $2,300 | 18 |
| $2,400 | 15 |
| $2,500 | 13 |
| $2,600 | 11 |
| $2,700 | 13 |
| $2,800 | 9 |
| $2,900 | 6 |
| $3,000 | 6 |
| $3,100 | 5 |
| $3,200 | 6 |
| $3,300 | 6 |
| $3,400 | 3 |
| $3,500 | 7 |
| $3,600 | 3 |
| $3,700 | 5 |
| $3,800 | 5 |
| $3,900 | 6 |
| $4,000 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 4 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $5,000+ | 19 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $80 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,428 | $2,653 |
| Feb | $2,449 | $2,650 |
| Mar | $2,435 | $2,502 |
| Apr | $2,405 | $2,650 |
| May | $2,500 | $2,486 |
| Jun | $2,500 | $2,481 |
| Jul | $2,500 | $2,572 |
| Aug | $2,557 | $2,501 |
| Sep | $2,498 | No data |
| Oct | $2,589 | No data |
| Nov | $2,522 | No data |
| Dec | $2,595 | No data |
Market temperature
The La Mesa, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in La Mesa, CA is 18% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in La Mesa, CA?
The average rent in La Mesa, CA is $2,470.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in La Mesa, CA?
Houses in La Mesa, CA rent between $1,200 - $15,500 with an average rent of $2,470.
3. How has the rent in La Mesa, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in La Mesa, CA decreased by $80
4. How much has the rent in La Mesa, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in La Mesa, CA decreased by $69
5. How many available rentals are there in La Mesa, CA?
There are currently 251 rentals available in La Mesa, CA.
6. How do rent prices in La Mesa, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in La Mesa, CA is $2,470 — 17.62% higher the national average of $2,100.